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#3938 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Towne Avenue Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified · Carson, CA
A Los Angeles Unified elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18924 Towne Ave., Carson, CA 90746
- Math 40% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Towne Avenue Elementary score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Towne Avenue Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$113,545
Median home value
$682,000
Median rent
$2,713/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leapwood Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| Annalee Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Virtual Academy of the Arts & EntertainmentEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| Ambler Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 477 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Los Angeles Unified
- Schools in district
- 785
- Rank in district
- #420 of 769
- District spending per student
- $22,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Towne Avenue Elementary is listed in Los Angeles Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Towne Avenue Elementary
Towne Avenue Elementary is a public elementary school in Carson, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified, serving approximately 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,938 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Towne Avenue Elementary
What grades does Towne Avenue Elementary serve?
Towne Avenue Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Towne Avenue Elementary?
Towne Avenue Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Towne Avenue Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Towne Avenue Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Towne Avenue Elementary rank in CA?
Towne Avenue Elementary ranks #3,938 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Towne Avenue Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Towne Avenue Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Towne Avenue Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Towne Avenue Elementary has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Towne Avenue Elementary a charter school?
No, Towne Avenue Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Towne Avenue Elementary a Title I school?
No, Towne Avenue Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Towne Avenue Elementary?
83.2% of students at Towne Avenue Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (310) 329-3505
- Area population (ZIP 90746)
- 27,465
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90746; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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